Using Metallic Accent Pigment Powders

I am doing a gourd ornament using the Metallic Accent Pigment Powders either by themselves or mixed with Memories Dye Inks or Jo Sonja Polyurethane Varnish.  This project was not designed to be an award winning gourd ornament but mostly to demonstrated how to use the Metallic Accent Pigment Powders. It will give you an idea [...]

November 10th, 2011 | Category: Tutorials | 4 comments

How To Make A Southwestern Gourd Ornament Tutorial

“Two Feathers” Southwestern Gourd Ornament

Border lines drawn in pencil and then burned

I am starting this gourd ornament with no plan in mind.

I drilled holes through the top for the leather lacing I will use to hang the ornament.

Next, I just started drawing some border lines in the neck and at [...]

September 25th, 2011 | Category: Tutorials | 13 comments

Tutorials Page

Pyrography and Gourd Tutorials

I have started the Tutorial page and hopefully will have the first tutorial posted tomorrow.  These are mini tutorials so don’t expect a full blown step by step. As time permits I will continue to do some step by steps on the website but those are pretty labor intensive and take [...]

September 24th, 2011 | Category: Tutorials | Leave a comment